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HOLY SILENCE
Reflections on a Journey into God
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Working hard? At What, Exactly?
Life is hard work. But ask yourself, "What kind of work am I doing? What am I working toward? Am I working at God's will or mine? Will my...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 6, 20191 min read
Protect the Spirit within You
You will notice when the Spirit has sparked a fire within you. Do everything you can to protect that light and warmth. Far too often we...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Focusing on Following God's Will
"Prayer, attention, and work are safe ways to tame your thoughts and your passions in order to follow God's will." - A monk from Mount...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Don't Forget to Thank God
It seems like we shouldn't need reminders to thank God for all He has given to us, but because we're so often focused on ourselves, it...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Imitating and Uniting with Christ
"All the works we perform in the name of Christ, for His sake, and in imitation of Him - whether they be fasting, vigil, patience,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 3, 20182 min read
For Whom are You Working?
Work is good. It sustains our living condition. It disciplines us. It makes us responsible. It allows us to be productive. It can offer...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 7, 20181 min read
Pride in Prayer
As you deepen your life of prayer and become more aware of God's presence in your life, sometimes you will find that the joy and...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 9, 20161 min read
Work and Prayer in a Parish Setting
It is sad in the modern American context that so many parishes have to resort to putting on events to pay their bills. Either because...
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